Albizia julibrissin, Pink Siris - Plant

Planting and care

Keep spacing of at least 10 feet in between 2 plants at the ground. Plant the mimosa tree in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. The tree adapts to any type of soil as long as it has good drainage. It also makes an excellent container plant. Provide a large container with plenty of loamy soil and excellent drainage for a potted plant. It spreads about 2.5-4 meters so, plant accordingly.

Caring for Albizia julibrissin

• Water regularly; do not overwater.
• Remove dead, diseased, damaged parts.
• March is the good time to prune.
• A 2-inch layer of mulch should be applied to keep the soil moist.
• Roots like to spread out, so it is wise not to plant this tree close to a building or any cement structure.
• Fertilize the tree in early spring before the leaves appear.

Harvesting

NA

Typical uses of Albizia julibrissin

Special features: Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Culinary use: NA

Ornamental use: It is most often grown as an ornamental tree.

Medicinal use: The flowers and stem bark are used to make medicine. It is used for anxiety, cancer, depression, sleep problems (insomnia), and sore throat.

Note: Please consult your health expert.

References

• http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Silktree%20Mimosa.html
• http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-albizia-julibrissin-22083.html
• http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a848
• https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=5722